Summary:
The Petaluma City Elementary district in California consists of 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement and student outcomes across the district, with a few standout schools performing exceptionally well while others struggle.
Grant Elementary consistently ranks at the top of the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with the highest proficiency rates and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, South County Consortium, the district's alternative school, has very low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism. The district as a whole lags behind the state average in proficiency for both ELA and Math, with McDowell Elementary and Valley Vista Elementary struggling the most.
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue across the district, with 5 of the 7 schools having rates over 20%. This likely contributes to the overall lower academic achievement. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between student demographics and academic performance, with the schools with the highest poverty rates also having the lowest test scores. Understanding the practices and strategies that contribute to Grant Elementary's success could provide valuable insights for improving performance at other schools in the Petaluma City Elementary district.
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